Exploring the funding or payment options which are available for your legal fees is an important step before you decide which firm to instruct to represent you. On the face of it, a No Win, No Fee agreement might be attractive but deferred payment agreements can be less costly if you are successful with your claim. Both options are explored further in this article.

A common factor in all the maternity-related scandals I’ve commented on over the past 10 years or so is staffing. Now, a report by the Royal College of Midwives underlines the chronic understaffing in some parts of the country by revealing the high number of vacancies with some Trusts having to increase their reliance on bank or agency staff.

A significant change to worker rights set to be introduced in April will ensure flexible working is more accessible than ever before and demonstrates the traditional 9-5 working pattern is ‘no longer the norm’, according to an employment law expert.

We are often asked about whether the distress caused by negligent professionals can be compensated in damages. The answer is almost always ‘no’ and the basis for this has again been set out in a recent case. The judgment also provides some interesting points on case management and when it is too late to amend your claim.

It is widely reported that in recent years the number of people contesting a will has increased dramatically. It is a favourite topic attracting national media interest with many high profile cases dividing public opinion on the merits of being allowed to challenge someone’s final wishes.

There is a common misconception that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) can only be used for personal use. This is certainly not the case.

Medical negligence solicitor Jeanette Whyman guides you through how to make a medical negligence claim.

Our Court of Protection team has been busier than ever over the past 12 months with increasing numbers of applications to the Court. The cases listed below are some of our most notable – and complex:

Some of us may have particular wishes about our personal health and welfare which we would like to record. A health and welfare lasting power of attorney (LPA) or an advanced decision (also known as living will), can be used to ensure your wishes are followed in relation to your health, welfare and medical treatment should you lose capacity to make the decisions yourself in the future.

In August 2016 Colin Seviour died leaving his estate to his wife, Maria Seviour. His estate was valued at approximately £268,000. Maria suffered with motor neurone disease.